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Emma Penelope Clay has spent her life caring for prestigious Alsatians, and only twenty years old, she is new to many aspects of the same world she has known. She joins the kennels of the affluent, spoiled Marian Mills, and must navigate the demands of an imperious employer while asserting her own growing confidence. Alongside her; an enigmatic veterinarian, Max Grainger, adds intrigue to her routine, and Emma learns to balance service, self‑respect and the challenges of a demanding workplace.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sara Seale
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